Our Mission

​Mid Michigan Community Action guides local residents on the path to self-sufficiency through empowerment, education and community enrichment.

​Our Vision

​A Michigan region where residents and communities thrive.

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Mid Michigan Community Action has been serving the community since 1966.
We are dedicated to empowering neighborhoods and eliminating poverty.
We can help with food, housing, early childhood education, home energy savings, energy assistance, employment support, homebuyer assistance and more!

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​Announcements

Board of Directors Meeting—Our next board of directors meeting is September 23rd at 4:30PM. To accommodate ongoing social distancing measures, the meeting will be open to the public virtually by calling 1-712-775-7031 and using access code 857-611-943#.
Community Needs Assessment—Responding to the Community Needs Assessment only takes a few minutes, and it helps us tailor our programs to empower neighborhood and eliminate poverty. Take the survey.
Senior Commodity Customers—We want to hear from you! Our food distribution customer survey takes about 5 minutes to complete and is anonymous and confidential. Your answers help us provide the best program possible. Complete the survey here!
Volunteers Needed—We need your help to feed our communities! Our food commodities program distributes an average of 5,000 food boxes a month, and we're looking for volunteer groups to help pack those food boxes. Groups interested in volunteering should contact Sheri, our Volunteer Coordinator, at 989-386-3805 ext. 1024 or snartker@mmcaa.org. We have scheduling available for recurring or one-time volunteer opportunities.
COVID Emergency Rental Assistance (CERA)—We are now accepting applications. Tenants and landlords can begin the application here. Residents of Arenac, Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Mecosta, and Osceola Counties can complete the CERA application online through MSHDA’s portal 
Learn more and find the printable applications here
Applications and supporting documents not submitted through the portal can be submitted via
                 Email to CERA@mmcaa.org
                 Fax to 989-386-3277
                 Mail to Mid Michigan Community Action, ATTN: CERA
                             PO Box 768
​                             Farwell, MI 48622
Contact CERA@mmcaa.org with any questions
For services in other counties, use the CERA Contact List to find the agency for each county.
Early Childhood Services—We are still enrolling and helping families during the pandemic.
Early Head Start—For parents and caregivers feeling alone or socially isolated, our program is here to support those who are pregnant or have children from birth through three. Call 1-877-386-4406 or complete an interest form online.
Preschool Head Start—For parents and caregivers feeling stressed or overwhelmed, our program provides children from 3 through 5 structured play time, activities, and learning opportunities as well as whole family support. Call 989-386-8075 or complete an application online.
Breastfeeding Support—Michigan WIC offers a warmline: 833-649-4223. The line is available 7 days a week from 8AM-8PM for anyone who is pregnant or breastfeeding, not just WIC clients! If you are a WIC client and cannot reach your peer counselor, call the warm line for immediate assistance.
Gladwin Flood Relief—The Gladwin Long Term Recovery Group is coordinating with volunteer crews to schedule reconstruction assistance for flood survivors with primary residences in Gladwin County. Survivors in need of reconstruction help should call Gladwin County Disaster Case Manager, Carla Long, at 989-598-4315 as soon as possible or dial 2-1-1.

For any unmet needs from the flood, call Gladwin Disaster Case Manager, Carla Long, at 989-598-4315, or call 2-1-1.
​Services Now Available in Muskegon and Oceana Counties—We are expanding to serve low-income individuals and families in Muskegon and Oceana Counties with programs aimed at giving households a hand up toward self-sufficiency.
​We take the safety of our customers, volunteers, and staff very seriously and will continually be monitoring the situation based on guidance from the CDC, state and local governments.

​Requests for Proposal

Mid Michigan Community Action is seeking Mechanical Contractors. Click here for the full Request for Proposal.